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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.70, 821.61 and 200.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.70, 821.61 and 200.97 is: 301.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.70 : 821.61 = 200.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.70/821.61 = 200.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.70x = 821.61 × 200.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.70x = 165,118.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,118.96/547.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.48

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